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Business New Haven
9/29/2003
By: BNH
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EDUCATION
Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) presents Fundamentals of Planning Your Business Seminar. 9:30 a.m.-noon. October 1 at BRBC, 10 Middle St., Bridgeport. $20. Call 203-330-4813 or e-mail BridgeportCSBDC@sba.uconn.edu.
Hartford College for Women offers Is Self-Employment for Me?: A Self-Assessment Workshop. 6:30-9 p.m. October 1, 6 or 9:30 a.m.-noon October 2, 7 at the Entrepreneurial Center, Hartford College for Women, 955 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Call 860-768-5681 or e-mail entrectr@hartford.edu.
Women’s Power Course is offered led by executive coach Mille Grenough. Participants will learn practical tools to clarify, focus, choose and move forward with greater confidence and ease. October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. 1st & 5th sessions 5:30-7:30 p.m., 2nd-4th sessions 5:30-7 p.m. at Grenough LLC Office, Scranton Professional Center, 200 Orchard St., Suite 301, New Haven. $400. Call 203-789-2191 or millie@grenough.com.
The Greater Hudson Valley and Fairfield County Councils of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) host an Insurance & Financial Planning Seminar with up to seven insurance, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Public Accountant credits available to attendees. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. October 3 at American Skandia Conference Center, 3 Corporate Dr., Shelton. $65 members, $75 others advance; $80/$90 at door. Visit www2.americanskandia.com/career/joblistings/shelton/directions.hrtm.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast seminar on Managing Your Business As If Your Life Depends On It led by Jill Phillips of Pinnacle Development Strategies. 8-9:30 a.m. October 7 at Quinnipiac Chamber Conference Room, 350 Center St., Wallingford. $15 members, $17 others. Call 203-269-9891 or e-mail Lora@quinncham.com.
The Connecticut Business Network holds a business building session on the topic The Changing Workplace featuring guest speaker John Birch of The Birch Group, LLC. 6-9 p.m. October 7 at Quality Inn & Conference Center, 51 Hartford Turnpike (Rt. 83), Vernon. Register at www.ctbusinessnet.com/schedule.cfm.
The New Haven chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) holds a Pre-Business Workshop. 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. October 8 at Gateway Community College, Rm. 160, 60 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Free. Call 203-865-7645 or email score@gwcc.commnet.edu.
The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) hosts an educational program on Managing Employees in Multiple Generations. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 9 at CHA, 110 Barnes Rd., Wallingford. Call 203-294-7267 or visit www.cthosp.org.
The Construction Institute presents a technology breakfast seminar on the topic of Infrastructure Security & Emergency Preparedness. Guest speakers are Martin McBride, special agent, FBI and Alicia Parker, director of security for ESPN. 8 a.m. October 9 at Hartford College for Women, Auerbach Auditorium, 30 Elizabeth St., Hartford. $30. Call 860-768-4459 or visit www.construction.org.
The Yale School of Management presents its annual Leadership & Team Effectiveness Executive Program designed for managers and executives who want to improve their leadership and interpersonal skills. All day beginning at 9 a.m. on first day and ending at noon on fifth day. October 13-17 at Yale School of Management, 55 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven. $6,500 includes tuition, course materials, hotel accommodations for 5 nights at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, lunches, one dinner, refreshments and reception. $5,900 includes all of the above except hotel accommodations. Call 203-432-7909/432-6038 or visit www.mba.yale.edu.
Connecticut Venture Group hosts Life Sciences Funding. 8:30 a.m.-noon October 14 at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. Free members, $60 others in advance, $70 at door w/, $80 at door w/o reservation. Call 203-256-5955 or visit www.cvg.org.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce continues its morning business seminar series with Managing Your Business Like Your Life Depends On It. Jill Phillips of Pinnacle Development Strategies will facilitate the session. 8-10 a.m. October 14 at Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, 393 Main St., Middletown. $20 members, $30 others. Call 860-347-6924.
The New Haven chapter of SCORE holds a workshop on the Fundamentals of Planning Your Business. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. October 14 at Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. $20. Call 203-782-4390 or e-mail NewHavenCSBDC@sba.uconn.edu.
Clinton Chamber of Commerce hosts a business breakfast and workshop on the topic How Two Local Businessmen Made It in the Publishing Business, featuring keynote speakers Ryan Duques and James Warner, owners of Shore Publishing, LLC. 8-10 a.m. October 15 at Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Tpk., Rt. 81, Clinton. Free. Call 860-669-3889.
Fred Pryor Seminars presents Microsoft Excel Seminar for Excel 2000, 97 and previous versions for Windows. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. October 15 at Courtyard by Marriott, 63 Grand St., Waterbury. $79. CE credit. Reference event No. 15516. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.
Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce (MCC) holds a Fundamentals of Planning Your Business Workshop. 9:30 a.m.-noon. October 15 at MCC, 393 Main St., Middletown. $20. Call 860-344-2158 or e-mail MiddletownCSBDC@sba.uconn.edu.
Fred Pryor Seminars presents Microsoft Excel Seminar for Excel 2000, 97 and previous versions for Windows. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. October 17 at Ramada Inn, 225 Lordship Blvd., Stratford. $79. CE credit. Reference event No. 15518. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.
The Connecticut chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (CCTMA) presents Informing the Front Lines During a Turnaround: The Rules on Creating a Successful Crisis Communication Plan. 5:45 p.m. October 20 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. $35 members, $45 others, $50 after 10/16 or at door. Call 203-265-2048 or visit www.cctma.org.
Fred Pryor Seminars presents Coaching Skills for Managers & Supervisors. Attendees will learn how to encourage employees to strive for excellence and take more pride in their work. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. October 20 at New Haven Hotel, 229 George St., New Haven. $195. CE credit. Reference event No. 15496. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.
The Greater Bridgeport chapter of SCORE offers a Financing Issues Workshop. 6:30-9 p.m. October 22 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Bridgeport. Free. Call 203-576-4369 or visit www.scorebridgeportct.org.
The Connecticut District Postal Customer Council presents its 15th annual Fall Seminar & Vendor Show. 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. October 23 at Mountainside Resort, 350 High Hill Rd., Wallingford. $40 ($50 after 10/3). Call 860-610-3100 or visit www.pcc-ct.org.
CareerTrack presents The Conference for Administrative Assistants. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. October 24 at Sheraton Hotel, 100 East River Dr., East Hartford. $195. Reference event No. 15473. Call 800-556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
New Haven County Bar Association and the law firm of Wiggin & Dana present the second annual Nuts & Bolts—CLE Series for Newer Attorneys. 4:30-6:30 p.m. October 30 at New Haven Superior Court, 235 Church St., New Haven. Call 203-498-4357 or visit www.newhavenbar.org.
Fred Pryor Seminars presents Microsoft Excel Seminar for Excel 2000, 97 and previous versions for Windows. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. October 31 at New Haven Hotel, 229 George St., New Haven. $79. CE credit. Reference event No. 15532. Call 800-556-2998 or visit www.pryor.com.
NETWORKING
Branford Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours featuring a seminar offering guidelines for effective networking. 4 p.m. September 30 at James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St., Branford. $15 members, $25 non-members (seminar & BAH), $10 members ($12 at door), $20 non-members (BAH only). Call 203-488-5500.
The Connecticut Business Leads Group meets. 6 p.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at the Playwright, 144 Temple St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-272-3451.
The Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7 a.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-248-4663.
The Madison chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at Friends & Co. Restaurant, 11 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Free. Call 860-658-7545.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce’s Tuesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
Network Inc. of Connecticut supports the interests of business and professional women in monthly breakfast meetings. 7:30 a.m. October 1 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-387-1973.
The Cheshire chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman La., Hamden. Free. Call 203-230-0543.
Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association (GNHBPA) holds weekly networking meetings. 10 a.m.-noon. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at GNHBPA offices, 195 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Call 203-562-2193.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. Call 203-878-0681.
Milford Lead$ meets weekly to exchange leads and discuss business topics. 8-9 a.m. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at the Stonebridge Restaurant, 40 Daniel St., Milford. Free. Call 203-624-2945.
The Stratford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7-8:30 a.m. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St., Stratford. Free. Call 203-333-2452.
The GNHCC’s Leads Group III meets. 8 a.m. October 1, 15 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Valley Business Network meets. 8 a.m. October 1, 15 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
Connecticut Corridor Exchange presents Breakfast Before Business. 7:45-9:45 a.m. October 2 at Good News Café, 694 Main Street South, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4663.
The Branford chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Gardenside Terr., 173 Alps Rd., Branford. Free. Call 203-605-2449.
The Fairfield Thursday chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at First Congregational Church, 148 Bach Rd., Fairfield. Free. Call 203-259-8396.
ReferralNet, a business-networking group, meets. 7:30 a.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at offices of Edward Jones, 202 Highland Ave., Cheshire. Free. Call 203-699-9065.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Leads Group I meets. 8 a.m. October 2, 16 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Lead Networking Group. 8:15 a.m. October 2, 16, 30 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The New Haven chapter of Business Network International meets. 7 a.m. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-985-1510.
The CT Technology Council presents PowerMatch, an exclusive executive networking program. 5-7:30 p.m. October 7 at Circa Bistro, 92 Bank St., Waterbury. $25 members, $35 others. Call 860-289-0878 or visit www.ct.org/Events/ViewSchedule.asp.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce holds its 2003 Business Leadership Awards Breakfast. 7:30-10 a.m. October 7 at Omni New Haven Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $65 members, $75 others. Call 203-782-4342 or email ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce’s (GNHCC) Leads Group II meets. 8 a.m. October 7, 21 at the Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Free. Call 203-782-4323.
Seeds-to-Leads Networking Group meets. 7:45 a.m. October 8, 22 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Leads Group II meets. 8-9 a.m. October 8, 22 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce’s QLeads Network meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. October 9, 23 at the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce, 350 Center St., Wallingford. Free. Call 203-269-9891/234-0332.
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Leads Group I meets. 8:30-9:30 a.m. October 9, 23 at the West Haven Chamber of Commerce, 334 Main St., West Haven. Free. Call 203-933-1500.
The central Connecticut chapter of ProSchmooze, an executive & business-owner networking group draws attendees from Meriden, Hartford, Middletown, New Haven and surrounding towns within a 30-mile radius. Group meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 5:30-8:30 p.m. October 14, 28 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. Call 203-440-7015 or visit www.proschmooze.com.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Women in Networking (WIN) Leads Group. 9 a.m. October 14, 28 at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. Call 203-925-4981.
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce’s Hamden Leads Group meets. 8:15 a.m. October 14, 28 at the Hamden Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. Call 203-288-6431.
CT Chapter of Turnaround Management Association (CTTMA) hosts Networking Dinner on the topic "Informing the Front Lines During a Turnaround: the Rules on Creating a Successful Crisis Communication Plan." 5:45 p.m. October 20 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. $35 members, $45 others, $50 after 10/16 or at door. Call 203-265-2048 or visit www.cttma.org.
Milford Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. October 23 at People’s Bank, 190 Broad St., Milford. $12 members, $25 nonmembers. Call 203-878-0681, e-mail chamber@milfordct.com or visit www.milfordct.com.
MEETINGS
Rotary Club of Branford meets every Monday. 12:15 p.m. September 29, October 6, 20, 27 at Italian-American Social Club, 40 Hamre La., Branford. Call 203-488-1641 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Hamden meets. 6:15 p.m. September 29, October 6, 20, 27 at Laurel View Country Club, 310 West Shepherd Ave., Hamden. Call 203-288-0800 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Old Saybrook meets each Monday. 7:15 p.m. September 29, October 6, 20, 27 at Saybrook Point Inn, 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook. Call 860-388-6445 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Stratford Monday meetings. 12:15 p.m. September 29, October 6, 20, 27 at Atria Assisted Living, 6911 Main St., Stratford. Call 203-367-3661 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) holds Capitol Breakfast Meeting featuring State Rep. Moira K. Lyons, Speaker of the House. 8 a.m. September 30 at Bridgeport Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 1070 Main St., Bridgeport. $30. Call 203-335-3800 or lash@brbc.org.
Rotary Club of Clinton Sunrise meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at Water’s Edge, 1525 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook. Visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Essex meets each Tuesday. 6:15 p.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at Essex Yacht Club, Novelty La., Essex. Call 860-767-8663 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of New Haven holds Tuesday luncheon meetings. 12:15 p.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at Quinnipiack Club, 221 Church St., New Haven. Call 203-562-3147 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of North Branford meets every Tuesday. 6 p.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at River Run, 53 School Ground Rd., Branford. Visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of North Haven meets Tuesdays. 7:15 a.m. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at 91 Diner, Exit 8 off I-91, North Haven (interim location). Call 203-772-0070 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Clinton meets. 6:30 p.m. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at Aqua Restaurant, 34 Riverside Dr., Clinton. Call 860-663-1444 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Guilford Wednesday meetings. 12:15 p.m. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at Anthony’s of Guilford, 2392 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Call 203-457-1758 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Wallingford meets every Wednesday. 12:10 p.m. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 95 Gathering Place, 865 North Colony St., Wallingford. Call 203-265-3416 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of West Haven meets weekly. 12:15 p.m. October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at App’s Ristorante, 283 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven. Call 203-679-0840 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Charter Oak Business Group meets weekly. 7-8:30 a.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Fairfield Motor Inn, 417 Post Rd., Fairfield. Annual dues $125. Call 203-882-9407 or visit www.charteroakbusiness.com.
Rotary Club of Cheshire meets. 6:30 p.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Waverly Tavern, 286 Maple Ave., Cheshire. Call 203-272-5055 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Derby/Shelton meets every Thursday. 12:15 p.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Connie’s Family Restaurant, 87 Elizabeth, Derby. Call 203-924-4653 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of East Haven Thursday meetings. 6:15 p.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Pompeo’s Restaurant, 485 West Main, Branford. Call 203-468-7745 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Madison meets weekly. 12:15 p.m. October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Woodlawn Grill House, 438 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Call 203-245-9607 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
The New Haven Manufacturers Association holds regular Luncheon Meetings on first and third Thursdays. Noon-1:30 p.m. October 2, 16 at Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Call 203-387-5121 or e-mail jerryc@ssicg.com.
The Fairfield County Chapter of the Financial Planning Association of CT meets. 8:30 a.m. October 3 at America Skandia Conference Center, 3 Corporate Dr., Shelton. $65 members, $75 non-members advance, $80/$90 at door. Visit www.fpact.org/calendar/htm.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds a Member Breakfast Meeting with University of Connecticut head men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun. 7:45-9 a.m. October 3 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd. (Rt. 372), Cromwell. $17 members, $27 others. Call 860-347-6924 or visit www.middlesexchamber.com.
Milford Chamber of Commerce holds Good Morning Milford with 2010 Marketing meeting on the topic, "How to Market Your Business in a Tough Economy." 8:30-9:30 a.m. October 3 at Milford Chamber Conference Room, 5 Broad St., Milford. Call 203-878-0681, e-mail chamber@milfordct.com or visit www.milfordct.com.
Rotary Club of Orange meets weekly. 12:15 p.m. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Racebrook Country Club, 246 Derby Ave., Orange. Call 203-876-0445 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Trumbull Friday meetings. 7:30 a.m. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. Call 203-268-2363 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Rotary Club of Woodbridge meets. 12:15 p.m. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Oak Lane Country Club, 1027 Racebrook Rd., Woodbridge. Call 203-397-3777 or visit www.newhaven-rotary.org/other_rotary_clubs.htm.
Chamber Toastmasters meet. 7:45 a.m. October 3, 17 at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, 83 Bank St., Waterbury. Call 203-757-0701.
The New Haven County Bar Association (NHCBA) holds its Annual Dinner Meeting. 5:30 p.m. October 7 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. Call 203-562-9652 or visit www.newhavenbar.org/calendar.php.
Nutmeg Toastmasters, a chapter of Toastmasters International serving greater New Haven, meets to help people improve public speaking and leadership skills. 7-9 p.m. October 7, 21 at Harborside Healthcare Willows, 225 Amity Rd., Woodbridge. $48 annual dues; guests welcome. Call 203-925-8512.
Professional Business Association (PBA) meets. 6:15 p.m. October 8 at Adriana’s Restaurant, 314 Main St., Wallingford. Call 203-412-4444 or visit www.pbact.org/calendar.htm.
NHMA hosts Luncheon Meeting with guest speaker Robert Lewis, Sargent Lock/ASSA ABLOY on the topic of Sargents’ Approach to Incoming Material Flow, Acquisition & Planning. Noon-1:30 p.m. October 9 at Graduate Club, 155 Elm St., New Haven. Call 203-287-5121 or e-mail jerryc@ssicg.com.
The Greater New Haven Chapter of the Financial Planning Association of CT meets. 5:30 p.m. October 15 at Eli’s on Whitney, 2392 Whitney Ave., Hamden. $25 members, $35 nonmembers in advance, $30/$40 at door. Call 203-288-8158 or visit www.fpact.org/calendar.htm.
The Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut (MAC) Energy Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are open to interested parties. 9 a.m. October 15 at MAC offices, 1525 Hamilton Ave., Waterbury. Call 203-596-0570 or visit www.mact.org.
The New Haven Section of the American Society for Quality meets on the third Wednesday each month. 5:30 p.m. October 15 at Brazis Restaurant, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. $20. Call 203-250-3751/557-1805 or visit www.asqnewhaven.org.
New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) hosts a Plant Tour with Speaker Lunch Meeting. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. October 23 at Perkin Elmer, 710 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. E-mail jerryc@ssicg.com or visit www.newhavenmanufacturers.com.
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES, EXPOSITIONS
Symposium on The New Era of Risk: What’s Next? examines risk from three different perspectives: the insurance company executive, the state regulator and the corporate risk manager. 3-6 p.m. September 30 at Wilde Auditorium, Harry Jack Gray Center, University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford. Call 860-768-4581 or acostello@hartford.edu.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the law firm of Wiggin & Dana present the New Haven MIT Biotech Patent Forum. 6 p.m. October 8 at New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave., New Haven. Call 860-297-3716.
The Connecticut Student Loan Foundation, Connecticut Innovations Inc. and You Belong In Connecticut co-sponsor the third annual Connecticut College & University Fair with the theme, "What Are Your Plans for College?" 5:30-7:30 p.m. October 8 at Rocky Hill Marriott, 100 Capitol Blvd., Rocky Hill. Free. Call 860-257-4001, ext. 446 or visit www.cslf.com/WN_CollegeFair20031008.htm.
The Connecticut Venture Group hosts a Life Sciences Funding Expo for companies seeing funding. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. October 14 at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden. $60. Visit www.ct-venture.org/calendar.htm.
The Business Women’s Forum holds its 21st Annual Conference with this year’s theme "Reaching Higher." 8 a.m.-5 p.m. October 16 at Hilton Hotel, 1284 Strongtown Rd., Southbury. $125. Call 203-757-0701 or visit www.2003bwf.com.
Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers hosts Northeast Regional Conference featuring motivational speaker, Mille Grenough, president of Grenough LLC in New Haven on the topic ‘What’s in It for Me?" 6-8 p.m. October 16, 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. October 17, 8:30 a.m.-noon October 18 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd., Mashantucket. $230 full conference pass, $45 museum tour & lunch only, $175 10/17 only, $50 10/18 only. Call 203-281-4322, visit www.ctspe.net or email bdavidson@ctspe.net.
Connecticut Vaccine Information Alliance offers its 2003 Fall Conference. 1:30-5 p.m. October 18 at Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Tpk., Hamden. $10 members, $20 nonmembers by 10/16, $20/$30 after. Call 877-438-4636 or visit www.CTVIA.org.
The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce holds Business Expo 2003. 4-8 p.m. October 17, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. October 18 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd. (Rte. 372), Cromwell. Email jbond@middlesexchamber.com or visit www.middlesexchamber.com.
CT Technology Council holds Symposium & Technology Fair on "Advances in Medical Technology" where attendees interested in bioscience and related developments in medical devices and systems will learn from national experts about the advances being made in neural engineering. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. October 22 at Hartford Hospital’s Heublein Hall (Education & Resource Center), 560 Hudson St., Hartford. $45 members, $95 others. Call 860-297-4017.
The Main Street Center and the Community Economic Development Fund holds Main Street Solutions, an annual conference focusing on the revitalization of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. 8:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. October 23 at Omni Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $50. Call 203-782-4377 or visit www.ctmainstreet.org.
The Construction Institute hosts its ninth annual State of the State Conference where attendees are provided with a fresh perspective on the state’s hidden economic vitality and fiscal health, along with the opportunities available for the firms that can weather the current economic storm. 7:45 a.m. October 24 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., (Rt. 372), Cromwell. $65 Construction Institute members, $75 affiliated organizations, $85 others. Call 860-768-4459 or visit www.construction.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce holds its 19th annual Tom Groves Golf Classic. 10 a.m. September 29 at Wallingford Country Club, 195 Long Hill Rd., Wallingford. $190. Call 203-269-9891/234-0332 or email cindy@quinncham.com.
Alzheimer’s Association hosts 11th Annual Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s. 9 a.m. October 5 at Lighthouse Point Park, Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. Call 866-363-6679, ext. 18.
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce holds 2003 Annual Awards Breakfast. The chamber’s annual Community Leadership Award will be conferred on University of New Haven President and former Third District congressman Lawrence J. DeNardis. 7:30-10 a.m. October 7 at Omni Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $65 members, $75 others. Call 203-787-6735 or visit www.gnhcc.com.
Network of Executive Women presents Girls Night Out charity event to benefit the Network’s Scholarship Fund. News 12 Connecticut’s Rebecca Surran will host the event. 6-9 p.m. October 14 at Courtyard by Marriott, 136 Marsh Hill Rd., Orange. $25 advance, $30 at door. Call 203-397-8469.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven Hosts Women’s Build Wine Tasting. 6-8 p.m. October 17 at Union Train Station, 50 Union Ave., New Haven. $40 advance, $45 at door. Call 203-785-0794, ext. 13 or email Anderson@habitatgnh.org.
The Branford Chamber of Commerce hosts One Autumn Evening, a semi-formal dance. Guests can celebrate the changing seasons with live music, food and friends at this town-wide community event. 6-11 p.m. October 18. $75 couple, $40 single, $35 each for table of 10 or more. Call 203-488-5500.
The state’s Department of Labor hosts Job & Career Fair. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. October 21 at North Haven Holiday Inn, 201 Washington Ave., North Haven. Free. Call 860-263-6277 or e-mail info@ctjbfairs.com.
The Connecticut Technology Council celebrates its Connecticut Technology Fast 50, an annual awards event that announces winners of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the state. 5-8 p.m. October 22 at Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd., Fairfield. $75. Call 860-289-0878, ext. 20.
Clinton Chamber of Commerce presents U.S. Coast Guard Band. 7:30 p.m. October 24 at the Morgan School’s William Gagnon Auditorium, Rte. 81, Clinton. Free. Call 860-669-3889.
Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association (GNHBPA) hosts Annual Dinner & Small Business Awards featuring nationally acclaimed motivational speaker Les Brown. Event aims to recognize minority business leaders and enterprises. 7 p.m. October 24 at Omni Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $65 advance, $75 at door. Call 203-562-2193.
MidState Medical Center’s Auxiliary hosts Opening Night Gala commemorating the hospital’s September 2003 opening of Pavilion D—a 45,000 square foot addition which houses 28 additional private rooms, a Digestive Health Center and physician offices. 7 p.m.-midnight. October 25 at Oakdale Theatre, 95 South Turnpike Rd., Wallingford. $125. Call 203-630-5365.
Rotary Club of New Haven hosts its first-ever Police Officer/Fire Fighter of the Year Awards Banquet, honoring New Haven Police Officer Robert Fumiatti and New Haven Fire Fighter/Paramedic Franklin Quicksey. 6:30 p.m. October 31 at Anthony’s Ocean View Restaurant, 450 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven. $65. Call 203-435-6182.
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